Speaking at The Guardian’s Big Energy Debate, Flint said green gas could provide 20% of total UK heat demand and 40% of domestic demand.

However, ADBA is concerned that there is little policy detail to support this pledge and remained “extremely disappointed” by Labour’s apparent decision to drop its commitment to ban food waste from landfill.

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Commissioning starts at North Yard CHP Facility

Commissioning for an energy-from-waste (EfW) combined heat and power (CHP) facility being built by MVV Environment Devonport at North Yard, Devonport, is due to begin this week, with construction almost complete.

During commissioning, MVV will demonstrate that the facility meets all safety, regulatory and construction requirements. Furthermore, the facility will be tested through a controlled and safe sequence of activities including a progressive start-up to achieve full operation.

The overall commissioning process takes about three months and is monitored by the Environment Agency.

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Schools offered free food collection

South Northamptonshire Council has launched a free food recycling scheme for schools.

So far 13 of the district’s 56 schools have signed up to have their food waste taken away for free weekly.

It is estimated that, if all the schools signed up to the scheme, 56 tonnes of food waste will be diverted from landfill each year.

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